Lesson 2 of 8Reading

Word Stress Patterns

Learn where to place stress in words

25 min

Word Stress


Rules

  • 2-syllable nouns: stress first syllable (RE-cord)
  • 2-syllable verbs: stress second syllable (re-CORD)
  • Words ending in -tion: stress before suffix (informa-TION)

    • Practice

    Listen and repeat these words focusing on stress.